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Christopher John DeSimone
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I manage the corporate and transactional division at GRDD Law in Fairfax, Virginia. My practice focuses on the representation of small businesses and commercial landlords. I provide general counsel to a large number of small businesses across a variety of industries, assisting business owners with formation and start-up, buying and selling businesses, agreements between business owners, commercial contracts, employment contracts, business break-ups, and other business-related legal matters. I represent commercial landlords and business clients with respect to leasing, leasing disputes, and eviction litigation.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Business
35%
18 years | 500 cases
Commercial Real Estate
35%
18 years | 500 cases
Mergers and Acquisitions
30%
18 years | 200 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in District of Columbia for 11 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2015
No misconduct found
Licensed in Virginia for 17 years
State: Virginia
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Location
Gross, Romanick, Dean & DeSimone, P.C.
3975 University Drive, Suite 410, Fairfax, VA, 22030
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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Lawsuits & Disputes
Posted by Vlad | April 16, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Fantastic experience -- would definitely work with Chris again.
We were in a tough situation with a client, and needed representation in Virginia. Chris was an absolute pleasure to work with, and priced quite fairly. We're used to high priced Silicon Valley legal -- and Chris was right there in terms of quality, knowledge, and general advice. We would definite...
Posted by anonymous | October 11, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Outstanding performance as general business counsel for a medical practice!
Chris has been corporate counsel for my medical practice for the past 5 years and has been highly responsive and thorough in his knowledge, research, and execution of a variety of contracts, business related litigation issues and general corporate legal management. He has always been available and ea...
Christopher John DeSimone's Lawyer Endorsements
"I enthusiastically endorse Chris, as indicated by all of the clients that I refer his way for business transactional services."
"Chris and I worked together on a complex business break-up matter. It was a pleasure working with him to resolve the matter for our respective clients."
"Chris was a pleasure to work with - very professional and concise! I endorse Chris!"
"Chris is dedicated to, and passionate about, his craft. He cares deeply about helping his clients achieve their respective goals. I highly recommend his services."
"Top-notch business attorney who is dedicated to client success."
"I had the opportunity to recently work with Chris on a complex membership separation matter, inclusive of warrants, for an organization valued at several million dollars. Chris was collegial, composed and persuasive with respect to his client's rights upon exit of the organization. It was an absolute pleasure working with him in resolution of this matter."
"Chris is an excellent attorney. I am extremely impressed with his legal knowledge and expertise which allowed him to quickly identify the issues and propose an effective solution to address a matter in a legal field that I am unfamiliar with. He is as patient and understanding as he is knowledgeable which makes him an extremely well-rounded attorney. I highly recommend Chris."
"Mr. DeSimone was a pleasure to working with to resolve a dispute between our respective clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Chris excels at reviewing and preparing a wide variety of contracts, including commercial leases, buy-sell agreements and operating agreements. He has a great deal of knowledge about business legal concepts and landlord/tenant matters."
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Experience
Honors
2005
Dean's List, University of Virginia
2004
Dean's List, University of Virginia
2003
Dean's List, University of Virginia
Work Experience
2019 - Present
Partner, Gross, Romanick, Dean & DeSimone, P.C.
2014 - Present
Partner, Gross & Romanick, P.C.
2008 - 2014
Associate Attorney, Gross & Romanick, P.C.
2007 - 2007
Law Clerk, U.S. Department Of Health & Human Services, Office of General Counsel
2007 - 2008
Law Clerk, Gross & Romanick, P.C.
2006 - 2007
Law Clerk, Ahc, Inc.
2006 - 2006
Law Clerk, MedStar Health, Inc.
2004 - 2005
Intern, Charlottesville Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court
Associations
2015 - Present
District of Columbia BarMember
2010 - Present
Bankruptcy Court for Eastern District of VirginiaMember
2009 - Present
United States District Court for the Eastern District of VirginiaMember
2008 - Present
Fairfax County Bar AssociationMember
2008 - Present
Virginia Bar AssociationMember
2008 - Present
Virginia State BarMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Buyer Representation - Acquisition of Transportation Company
Sale closed.
Seller Representation - Sale of Insurance Business
Sale closed.
Seller Representation - Sale of Printing Business
Sale closed
Purchaser Representation - Purchase of Restaurant
Sale closed
Seller Representation - Software Company
Sale closed
Buyer Representation - Cleaning Business
Sale closed.
Seller Representation - Grocery Store
Sale closed.
Buyer Representation - Purchase of Commercial Building
Sale closed.
Buyer Representation - Cleaning Business
Sale closed.
Seller Representation - Moving Company
Sale closed.
SCHEV Accreditation
Accreditation received.
Seller Representation - Business Break-Up
Sale closed.
Buyer Representation - Grocery Store
Sale closed.
Buyer Representation - Restaurant
Sale closed.
Seller Representation - Medical Practice
Sale closed.
Seller Representation - Business Break-Up
Sale closed.
Seller Representation - Specialty Store
Sale closed.
PS BUSINESS PARKS, L.P. v. DEUTSCH & GILDEN, INC., ET AL.
Partial reversal of Circuit Court order in favor of client
Commercial Property Sale - Multi-Million Dollar Deal
Represented seller through successful closing on multimillion dollar commercial property in Vienna, VA.
Buyer Representation - Restaurant
Sale closed.
Buyer Representation - Medical Pracitce
Sale closed.
Multi-Million Dollar Commercial Property Acquisition
Sales closed.
Buyer Representation - Moving Company
Sale closed.
Education
2008
George Mason University School of Law
JD
2005
University of Virginia
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2005
University of Virginia
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2019
Lunch and Learn
Commercial Leasing in 2018
2017
Lunch & Learn
Commercial Evictions
2016
Lunch & Learn
Commercial Leasing Tips
2013
Solo & Small Firm Networking Event
Small Firm Practice
2013
Lunch and Learn
Eviction Procedures for Commercial Landlords
Publications
2017
HG.org Global Legal Resources
Early Lease Termination Agreements: Economic Considerations for Landlords and Distressed Tenants
2017
HG.org Global Legal Resources
What to Do When a Commercial Tenant Vacates Before the Lease Expiration Date
2014
Gross & Romanick, P.C. Law Blog
Case Example: Non-Compete Agreement Must Be Narrowly Tailored
2011
Gross & Romanick, P.C. Law Blog
Withdrawal Provisions in Organizational Documents
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides